Returns the ancestor of a member at specified level or distance.
Syntax
Ancestor(<Member_Expression>,<Level>) Ancestor(<Member_Expression>,<Numeric_Expression>)
Arguments
| Member_Expression | MDX expression that returns a member. |
|---|---|
| Level | MDX expression specifying a member level of the ancestor. |
| Numeric_Expression | A number to specify a distance between the member and the ancestor. |
Examples
Following example returns Activity class name for Activities and Activity Types.
CASE WHEN
NOT ([Activity].CurrentMember IS [Activity].DefaultMember)
THEN
Ancestor([Activity].CurrentMember, [Activity].[Class]).Name
END